torah_sermons229.ser.. - Rabbi Shmuel`s Thoughts on Torah
... The only way he can live in this world is by secluding himself in a cave; he literally is an island all alone. Isn’t this what Elijah the prophet means when he stands at the entrance to the cave and says: “Who will tell bar Yochai that no one is trying to kill him?” Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai literall ...
... The only way he can live in this world is by secluding himself in a cave; he literally is an island all alone. Isn’t this what Elijah the prophet means when he stands at the entrance to the cave and says: “Who will tell bar Yochai that no one is trying to kill him?” Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai literall ...
Shavuot - InterfaithFamily
... • God gave the Ten Commandments, in full, to Moses. • Some say God gave Moses just the first commandment, or only the first word, or even the first letter. • The Torah is a response, written by men, to the encounter at Sinai. • The Torah is a collection of our mythic stories, which teach and dir ...
... • God gave the Ten Commandments, in full, to Moses. • Some say God gave Moses just the first commandment, or only the first word, or even the first letter. • The Torah is a response, written by men, to the encounter at Sinai. • The Torah is a collection of our mythic stories, which teach and dir ...
Shavuot: - InterfaithFamily
... • God gave the Ten Commandments, in full, to Moses. • Some say God gave Moses just the first commandment, or only the first word, or even the first letter. • The Torah is a response, written by men, to the encounter at Sinai. • The Torah is a collection of our mythic stories, which teach and dir ...
... • God gave the Ten Commandments, in full, to Moses. • Some say God gave Moses just the first commandment, or only the first word, or even the first letter. • The Torah is a response, written by men, to the encounter at Sinai. • The Torah is a collection of our mythic stories, which teach and dir ...
Chapter 11 – The Origins of Judaism How did Judaism
... According to the Torah, God first spoke to Abraham, telling him to move his family from Mesopotamia to Canaan. God also promised to make Abraham the father of a great nation and to bless this nation. Abraham did as he was told, and his descendants became known as the Jewish people. Moses The greates ...
... According to the Torah, God first spoke to Abraham, telling him to move his family from Mesopotamia to Canaan. God also promised to make Abraham the father of a great nation and to bless this nation. Abraham did as he was told, and his descendants became known as the Jewish people. Moses The greates ...
The Bible The Bible is the most famous book in all of history. It has
... because he, too, felt like “a stranger in a strange land.” In time, the king of Egypt died, but the oppression of the Israelites continued. The Burning Bush One day when Moses was tending his father-in-law’s flock, he came to Mount Sinai deep in the desert. Suddenly, he saw a bush on fire. Strangely ...
... because he, too, felt like “a stranger in a strange land.” In time, the king of Egypt died, but the oppression of the Israelites continued. The Burning Bush One day when Moses was tending his father-in-law’s flock, he came to Mount Sinai deep in the desert. Suddenly, he saw a bush on fire. Strangely ...
Lesson 11 - The Origins of Judaism
... As it is told in the Hebrew Bible, David was not yet a grown man, but he was outraged at Goliath’s mockery of God. Bravely, he stepped forward. His only weapon was a slingshot. With one mighty throw, he felled Goliath with a stone. David’s courage and faith were rewarded when he became king of the I ...
... As it is told in the Hebrew Bible, David was not yet a grown man, but he was outraged at Goliath’s mockery of God. Bravely, he stepped forward. His only weapon was a slingshot. With one mighty throw, he felled Goliath with a stone. David’s courage and faith were rewarded when he became king of the I ...
Revelation - Valley Beit Midrash
... follow David, anointed of the God of Jacob, who prayed: “Open my eyes that I may behold wonders out of your Torah” (Ps. 119:18). The authoritative commentary on the Torah is also the Word of God. The sukkah we build today, or the lulav, shofar, fringes, phylacteries, etc. we use, replicate exactl ...
... follow David, anointed of the God of Jacob, who prayed: “Open my eyes that I may behold wonders out of your Torah” (Ps. 119:18). The authoritative commentary on the Torah is also the Word of God. The sukkah we build today, or the lulav, shofar, fringes, phylacteries, etc. we use, replicate exactl ...
In what sense is Purim different than other days?
... the 5 books of the Torah will never become void…R’ Shimon b. Lakish said: Megillat Esther and its laws will also never become void. For what reason did Purim, which is a festival of rabbinic origin, and doesn’t even have a prohibition against work on it, merit being preferred over all of the other f ...
... the 5 books of the Torah will never become void…R’ Shimon b. Lakish said: Megillat Esther and its laws will also never become void. For what reason did Purim, which is a festival of rabbinic origin, and doesn’t even have a prohibition against work on it, merit being preferred over all of the other f ...
animal sacrifice and human spirituality
... immediately sense that good deeds will be done henceforth by the one giving the offering. This, says Rabbi Meir, is the main purpose of a sacrifice—that repentance brings the person to better actions in the future. It is the certainty of future deeds that makes a sacrifice a “pleasing scent.” Far-fe ...
... immediately sense that good deeds will be done henceforth by the one giving the offering. This, says Rabbi Meir, is the main purpose of a sacrifice—that repentance brings the person to better actions in the future. It is the certainty of future deeds that makes a sacrifice a “pleasing scent.” Far-fe ...
Methods to maintain Judaism`s most sacred texts
... "The truth is it's scary," Salazar said. "It constantly creates a sense of awe. It's an amazing feeling every time I do it." The Torah -- the Pentateuch to Christians -- contains the first five books of the Hebrew scriptures: Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers and Deuteronomy. In synagogues, the fi ...
... "The truth is it's scary," Salazar said. "It constantly creates a sense of awe. It's an amazing feeling every time I do it." The Torah -- the Pentateuch to Christians -- contains the first five books of the Hebrew scriptures: Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers and Deuteronomy. In synagogues, the fi ...
Origins of Judaism
... practices of the people known as "Israel," classical, or rabbinic, Judaism did not emerge until the 1st century C.E. Judaism traces its heritage to the covenant God made with Abraham and his lineage — that God would make them a sacred people and give them a holy land. A “covenant” is a binding agree ...
... practices of the people known as "Israel," classical, or rabbinic, Judaism did not emerge until the 1st century C.E. Judaism traces its heritage to the covenant God made with Abraham and his lineage — that God would make them a sacred people and give them a holy land. A “covenant” is a binding agree ...
File
... drought in Canaan threatened a massive famine. • At first, the Hebrews were given places of honor in the Egyptian Kingdom. • Later, however, they were forced into slavery. ...
... drought in Canaan threatened a massive famine. • At first, the Hebrews were given places of honor in the Egyptian Kingdom. • Later, however, they were forced into slavery. ...
Hebrews
... drought in Canaan threatened a massive famine. • At first, the Hebrews were given places of honor in the Egyptian Kingdom. • Later, however, they were forced into slavery. ...
... drought in Canaan threatened a massive famine. • At first, the Hebrews were given places of honor in the Egyptian Kingdom. • Later, however, they were forced into slavery. ...
Chapter 11
... o 1800 BCE: Hebrews moved to Egypt • Left because of famine • Eventually became slaves o Moses • Led the Hebrews in their escape from Egypt o Wandered the wilderness for 40 years o Israel • By 1000 BCE, kingdom of Israel set up under King David’s rule and his son’s, King Solomon • David forged Hebr ...
... o 1800 BCE: Hebrews moved to Egypt • Left because of famine • Eventually became slaves o Moses • Led the Hebrews in their escape from Egypt o Wandered the wilderness for 40 years o Israel • By 1000 BCE, kingdom of Israel set up under King David’s rule and his son’s, King Solomon • David forged Hebr ...
HCSB Bullet Notes
... Palestine, extending from the Jordan Valley and the Dead Sea to the Gulf of Aqabah. The Hebrew word can also be translated as “plain,” referring to any plain or to any part of the Arabah. ...
... Palestine, extending from the Jordan Valley and the Dead Sea to the Gulf of Aqabah. The Hebrew word can also be translated as “plain,” referring to any plain or to any part of the Arabah. ...
In ancient times, the Jewish People cut down an omer of barley and
... of barley and brought it to the Temple as an offering on the second day of Passover. The Torah commanded the Jewish people to count from the time of this “wave offering” the seven weeks until the evening of Shavuot. Although Jews can no longer bring their Omer Offering to the Temple (because it was ...
... of barley and brought it to the Temple as an offering on the second day of Passover. The Torah commanded the Jewish people to count from the time of this “wave offering” the seven weeks until the evening of Shavuot. Although Jews can no longer bring their Omer Offering to the Temple (because it was ...
Scrolls and Stones A Rosh HaShanah Morning Sermon Delivered
... Venice. And while the Jews of Venice had some protections, to avoid the book burnings which were common by the church, Jewish books, particularly their Hebrew books, had to pass the test of the pope’s official censor, and there on the last page of this Haggadah is the signature of a Catholic P ...
... Venice. And while the Jews of Venice had some protections, to avoid the book burnings which were common by the church, Jewish books, particularly their Hebrew books, had to pass the test of the pope’s official censor, and there on the last page of this Haggadah is the signature of a Catholic P ...
R`eih - Temple Beth El
... wine or other intoxicant, or anything you may desire. And you shall feast there…and rejoice with your household”. It was assumed that by feasting in Jerusalem, the farmer and his family would view the Holy Temple in all its glory and the Priests at their service. This would help the farmer attain a ...
... wine or other intoxicant, or anything you may desire. And you shall feast there…and rejoice with your household”. It was assumed that by feasting in Jerusalem, the farmer and his family would view the Holy Temple in all its glory and the Priests at their service. This would help the farmer attain a ...
First-century Judaism(s) - Greek Language and Linguistics
... a. rejected the ‘oral Torah’ or ‘tradition of the elders,’ but accepted as binding the written Mosaic Torah b. considered the ‘oral Torah’ or ‘teachings of the elders’ to be binding in addition to the written Torah c. rejected all scripture, arguing that God speaks directly to humanity without the n ...
... a. rejected the ‘oral Torah’ or ‘tradition of the elders,’ but accepted as binding the written Mosaic Torah b. considered the ‘oral Torah’ or ‘teachings of the elders’ to be binding in addition to the written Torah c. rejected all scripture, arguing that God speaks directly to humanity without the n ...
JUDAISM
... » In antiquity it was the primary if not the only text studied in formal education. Nevi’im: Prophets (Up to the first destruction of the temple) » They are narrative and prophetic in nature » Prophesy is seen as exhortation to follow the Torah » Prophets cannot introduce new laws or change existing ...
... » In antiquity it was the primary if not the only text studied in formal education. Nevi’im: Prophets (Up to the first destruction of the temple) » They are narrative and prophetic in nature » Prophesy is seen as exhortation to follow the Torah » Prophets cannot introduce new laws or change existing ...
Section 4 - The Life of Abraham: Father of the Jews Some scholars
... believe that there was one true God. This belief would set Judaism apart from other ancient religions. Abram’s special relationship to God would become the foundation of the Jewish faith. Abraham’s Covenant with God According to the Torah, the faith that would become Judaism began with a sacred agre ...
... believe that there was one true God. This belief would set Judaism apart from other ancient religions. Abram’s special relationship to God would become the foundation of the Jewish faith. Abraham’s Covenant with God According to the Torah, the faith that would become Judaism began with a sacred agre ...
SYNAGOGUE SERVICES and BELIEFS in JUDAISM
... congregation in a procession around the synagogue. Members of the congregation will touch or kiss the Torah as a mark of respect and veneration, highlighting the belief in the importance of the Torah. The congregation stand during this procession. In Orthodox synagogues where women are seated separa ...
... congregation in a procession around the synagogue. Members of the congregation will touch or kiss the Torah as a mark of respect and veneration, highlighting the belief in the importance of the Torah. The congregation stand during this procession. In Orthodox synagogues where women are seated separa ...
Rebuilding the Jerusalem Temple
... care, for example, about the gold rings on the corners of the Ark of the Covenant, into which gilded wooden poles were to be inserted, so that nobody need touch the Ark in order to transport it from one encampment to the next? Well, there is a good answer to that specific question and to many others ...
... care, for example, about the gold rings on the corners of the Ark of the Covenant, into which gilded wooden poles were to be inserted, so that nobody need touch the Ark in order to transport it from one encampment to the next? Well, there is a good answer to that specific question and to many others ...
Judaism - White Plains Public Schools
... later called Palestine. The Phoenicians were not the only ancient people to live in Palestine. The Romans had given the area that name after the Philistines, another people who lived in the region. Canaan was the ancient home of the Hebrews, later called the Jews, in this area. Their history, legend ...
... later called Palestine. The Phoenicians were not the only ancient people to live in Palestine. The Romans had given the area that name after the Philistines, another people who lived in the region. Canaan was the ancient home of the Hebrews, later called the Jews, in this area. Their history, legend ...